Trio of Raynham businesses recognized for going above and beyond

Three Raynham businesses were honored for their contributions to the community by a town economic development commission on Tuesday night.

Marc Larocque Enterprise Staff Writer @Enterprise_Marc

RAYNHAM — Three Raynham businesses were honored for their contributions to the community by a town economic development commission on Tuesday night.

“We try to recognize businesses and citizens who go above and beyond for the betterment of our community,” said John Noblin, chairman of the Raynham Economic and Business Development Commission, which has organized the event for approximately 15 years. “It was excellent. We’re very happy to get to recognize good things happening in the community.”

Domenic Grieco, owner of Metro Volkswagen and two other dealerships, received the “New or Beautification Award” and was congratulated on his new VW facility. Grieco and the other auto dealers in town, many of whom are located on Raynham’s Route 44 “auto mile,” were thanked for contributing to the economy.

“We’ve invested time and money to make it a better place to come purchase,” said Grieco, who has done business in Raynham since 2001 and currently employs more than 100 people. “It’s great being here at the Community Pride Awards. We take pride in customer service and a friendly and clean atmosphere. It’s nice to see the town recognize dealers in the community.”

The Raynham Economic Development Commission consists of seven individuals appointed by the Raynham Board of Selectmen. The awards event, held at Raynham Town Hall, was for business and community achievements in 2013.

Yiannis Davos, of Davos Supreme Enterprises, was honored with the “Turn Around Award” for remodeling the shopping plaza he owns on Route 138 and landscaping the parking areas.